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Mandarin Romaine Salad Recipe

This extra-special green salad boasts luscious flavor, a touch of heat, plenty of crunch and color, and a citrus sparkle. "It takes just minutes to toss together and never disappoints." Barbara Carlucci - Orange Park, Florida

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.YIELD:12 servings

Ingredients

9 cups torn romaine

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained

1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained

1 cup finely chopped celery

2 green onions, thinly sliced

6 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons raspberry vinegar

1-1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

3/4 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

1.In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the oil, sugar, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and pepper sauce; shake well.

2. Just before serving, sprinkle salad with pecans. Shake dressing and pour over salad; toss to coat.
Yield: 12 servings.